Rubber Market Expected To Trade Sideways On Slow Demand

By Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 4 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian rubber market is expected to trade sideways next week due to slowing demand for commodities including rubber, said industry expert Denis Low.

Bursa Malaysia Lower At Mid-day On Profit-taking

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- Bursa Malaysia remained lower at midday on continued profit-taking in selective blue-chip and small-cap stocks, analysts said.

Ringgit Opens Higher Vs Greenback On Fed Easing Hopes

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 (Bernama) -- The ringgit extended gains against the US dollar at Friday’s opening, buoyed by expectations that a prolonged US government shutdown could prompt the Federal Reserve (Fed) to ease monetary policy.

Budget 2026: PIKOM Proposes National Digital Council To Drive ESG, Investment

By Siti Noor Afera Abu

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 2 (Bernama) -- The National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) has called on the government to establish a National Digital Council in Budget 2026 to integrate environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles and maintain Malaysia’s attractiveness to investors.

Malaysia's Manufacturing PMI Slightly Lower At 49.8 In September -- S&P Global

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 1 (Bernama) -- The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Malaysia Manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) edged down to 49.8 in September from 49.9 in August, to signal broadly unchanged operating conditions.

Budget 2026 To Incorporate Key 13MP Elements -- Amir Hamzah

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 30 (Bernama) -- Budget 2026 will incorporate key elements of the 13th Malaysia Plan (13MP), which sets out the country’s priorities, Finance Ministry II Datuk Seri Amir Hamzah Azizan said.

OMRON Healthcare Blood Pressure Monitor Sales Surpass 400 Million Units Globally 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- OMRON Healthcare Co Ltd, a global leader in preventive healthcare equipment, has announced that cumulative worldwide sales of its blood pressure monitors (BPMs) have exceeded 400 million units.

ASNB Declares RM896 Mln Income Distribution For ASM 3

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- Amanah Saham Nasional Bhd (ASNB), a wholly-owned unit trust company of Permodalan Nasional Bhd (PNB), has declared an income distribution of RM896.01 million for its fixed price fund, Amanah Saham Malaysia 3 (ASM 3), for the financial year ending Sept 30, 2025.

ASEAN Urged To Forge Regional Steel Alliance For Greater Integration 

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 29 (Bernama) -- ASEAN member states should forge stronger regional cooperation in the steel industry to accelerate the creation of an ASEAN integrated market, as well as overall integration.

US To Weigh Tariff Exemptions on Palm Oil, Auto And Aerospace Parts

By Nor Baizura Basri dan Nur Athirah Mohd Shaharuddin

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) --  The United States has agreed to consider granting tariff exemptions - specifically zero tariff rates - on several commodity products not produced in the US, including palm oil and cocoa, which are expected to be finalised next month.

Gov't Will Act As Regulator In Satellite Launch Pad Development - MOSTI

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 26 (Bernama) -- The development of Malaysia’s first satellite launch pad will be privately driven, with the government acting as the regulator, said Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI) Chang Lih Kang.

North Atlantic Finalises Deal To Acquire ExxonMobil’s Stake In Esso S.A.F. And EMCF

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- North Atlantic France SAS (North Atlantic) has entered into an agreement with ExxonMobil France Holding SAS (ExxonMobil) to acquire ExxonMobil's entire stake in Esso Société Anonyme Française SA (Esso S.A.F.) and ExxonMobil Chemical France SAS (EMCF).